1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 851 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Zodiac | Commander |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
